Matt Capps chooses Nationals
by Eli Greenspan on Dec 24, 2009 11:51 AM EST
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PrintESPNChicago.com is reporting that free agent closer Matt Capps will choose to sign with the Nationals over the Cubs. While Capps would have a better chance of making the playoffs with the Cubs, it is a much better career move to choose the Nationals.
At just 26, Capps still has time to establish himself as a quality closer. He will make 3.5 million dollars next season and will hit the open market again as a 27-year old closer, instead of a reliever. The Nationals probably view him as a stopgap for first rounder Drew Storen, who could possibly join the Nationals at some point next season.
The Nationals are throwing a lot of money around this offseason and could spend more with Orlando Hudson still available. It will be interesting to see how the team responds to all the new moves.
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Hmm
Weird decision. He won’t have many opportunity’s for saves with the Nat’s, but as you said, he had a chance to establish himself as a reliable closer. I don’t think he will do much next year.
I don't know, I'm not in shape yet.
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